Over to the Manchester Evening News now and City reporter Stuart Brennan has penned a piece on why the Blues will be even stronger next season.

On the transfer speculation front he writes: "They are already eyeing up Borussia Dortmund's Julian Weigl, Napoli ace Jorginho and Shakhtar Donetsk star Fred for the first one, while Riyad Mahrez – or even a more ambitious move for Eden Hazard – is also on the cards."

And later on in the piece Brennan pointed to the clutch of City starlets waiting in the wings, adding: "It is hard to believe that Phil Foden – League Cup winner and likely to get a Premier League winner's medal as well – does not turn 18 until next month.

"He and Brahim Diaz have given everyone a tantalising glimpse of the future this season – and a year on, as they mature physically and mentally, they will add to Guardiola's options.

"The fact that David Silva is inevitably having to ration his games will offer fresh opportunities for both youngsters.